A Project Has a ??? of $850,000

question 495

Multiple Choice

A project has a ??? of $850,000. The project manager has identified and documented that certain key applications were not included in the scope management plan. As reported, the CPI is 0.8, and the PMO allows only a 5% additional increment to the planned budget. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

• A) Add the required work to complete the project behind $892,500.
• B) Evaluate the impact and justify adding new work to the project.
• C) Obtain approval from the CCB.
• D) Request a budget increase of $170,000.

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Definitions:

Estimated Return Rate

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Five-Step Model

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Refund Liability

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Return Of Goods

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